CBC Radio s The House: Resettling refugees, supporting Canada s kids
On this week’s show: Canada s immigration minister discusses resettling refugees as one family shares their search for safety. An expert highlights the need to prioritize children’s mental health during the pandemic. Plus, a look at how Chrystia Freeland could address wealth inequality, a dive into Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s drop in popularity and an exit interview with Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil.
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Posted: Jan 30, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: January 30
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marco Mendicino says that while the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced obstacles to Canada s refugee resettlement efforts, the country is still committed to its status as a world leader in welcoming those fleeing persecution. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)
HALIFAX Health officials in Nova Scotia are reporting three new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, with one of the previously reported cases now considered resolved. The province currently has 11 active cases of the disease, an increase from Friday’s total active case number, which was at nine. As January comes to an end, I am proud of Nova Scotians for the hard work they continue to do to keep our case numbers low, said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia s chief medical officer of health, in a news release on Saturday. COVID-19 is still in our province and we cannot let our guard down. Please continue to wear a mask, limit social contacts, practice social distancing, adhere to the gathering limit, stay home if you feel unwell and wash your hands.
Nova Scotia Public Health is warning about potential exposure to COVID-19 on another flight from Toronto to Halifax.
The WestJet flight left Toronto for Halifax at 9:00 in the morning on January 26
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Passengers in rows 1 to 6 and seats A, B and C are asked to immediately book a COVID-19 test, even if they don’t have symptoms.
All other passengers on the flight are being asked to continue to quarantine as required and monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19.
Meanwhile, Premier Stephen McNeil and chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang are scheduled to give a COVID-19 update at 1:00, this afternoon.
Posted: Jan 29, 2021 12:38 PM AT | Last Updated: January 29
The province announced an annual increase in spending of $8 million to replace or renovate seven long-term care homes.(CBC)
Nova Scotia is adding hundreds of new long-term care beds and spending millions more on renovating or replacing seven long-term care homes.
The plan will add 236 long-term care beds in the central health zone and replace hundreds of others across the province, Premier Stephen McNeil announced Friday. Our loved ones in long-term care deserve high-quality care in safe and comfortable environments and it is my hope that these changes will better serve the residents, their families and staff, McNeil said.
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